The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 11,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.4
67.5
78.9
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.28 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
675 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
